Texan Corps Cadets Mission The mission the Texan Corps Cadets is to prepare TEXANS for service to our nation with marketable leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government, and the military. Vision The Texan Corps Cadets will be the premier studentfocused leadership and character development program in Texas. We will transform generations by developing leaders exemplary integrity committed to a life-long pursuit service and excellence. Purpose The purpose the Texan Corps Cadets is to develop unparalleled leaders character - PRINICIPES UNICI
The Corps Advantage Develop leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government, and the military to become Unparalleled s PRINICIPES UNICI Minor in ship Studies Commission in the Army or Air Force Friendships that last a Lifetime Scholarships Internships
Corps Cadets Opportunity 4 Year Living-Learning Community Open to ALL academic majors Each individual member the Corps develops leadership and character abilities by Working together; Solving problems; and, Communicating as a valued member a TEAM. Students enroll as Cadets in: Army ROTC Air Force ROTC Marine PLC, or Drill & Ceremony No military obligation
History 1917-1953 ROTC = Corps Cadets Mandatory participation for male students Corps Cadets a prominent influence at Tarleton 1954-2015 ROTC = Commission Participation in ROTC is optional Path to a commission in the Army 2016-Beyond ROTC+ = Corps Cadets Enhanced University support to the ROTC program Students allowed to participate without a military obligation Path to a commission in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps
Academics Individual Major + + Minor in ship Studies Corps Academic Policy Three options to obtain a Minor in ship Studies Military Track Combination Track Civilian Track
Schedule
Corps ship Class Class Learn Do Train Lead Senior MSIV ü ü ü ü Junior MSIII ü ü ü Sophomore MSII ü ü ducks MSI ü ü= Primary Responsibility
President University Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost CADET CHAIN OF COMMAND Dean College Liberal & Fine Arts Cadet Chain Command Executive Director School Criminology, Criminal Justice, & Strategic Studies Senior Director John Tarleton ship Academy Chair, Department ship & Strategic Studies Office the Commandant Pressor Military Science Pressor Aerospace Studies Corps Commander/Company Commander Executive Officer First Sergeant Personnel & Administration Scholastics Platoon Platoon Platoon Platoon Operations & Training Squad Squad Squad Squad Squad Squad Squad Squad Logistics Team Ldr (2 /Sqd) Team Ldr (2 /Sqd) Team Ldr (2 /Sqd) Team Ldr (2 /Sqd) Team Ldr (2 /Sqd) Team Ldr (2 /Sqd) Team Ldr (2 /Sqd) Team Ldr (2 /Sqd) Public Affairs duck (2 /Tm) duck (2 /Tm) duck (2 /Tm) duck (2 /Tm) duck (2 /Tm) duck (2 /Tm) duck (2 /Tm) duck (2 /Tm) Signal & Communications Purple = Cadet Led
Character CADET-LED DEVELOPMENT Honor Code ship Training & Operations Order & Discipline Rooms Uniforms Recognition & Disciplinary System Military Customs & Courtesies Drill & Ceremony UNIVERSITY CORE VALUES Tradition Integrity Civility ship Excellence Service
Typical Cadet Daily Schedule
Activities SPECIAL UNITS Ranger Challenge Wainwright Rifles Color Guard Intramurals SPECIAL EVENTS Silver Taps Military Appreciation Convocation Candles Transition Week T Recruiting Homecoming President s Events Campus Retreat Ceremony Freshman Orientation Tarleton Freshman Flag Raising Freshman Acceptance Ceremony
Cadet Orientation Training MID-AUGUST: Five days prior to Transition Week Residence hall move-in Uniform issue Team building
Internship Program ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Top priority the Corps Cadets. Cadet academic achievement matches or exceeds other Tarleton students Student-Cadets. To. Pressional Career LEADERSHIP Cadets are developed through education and training to lead by example and provide, direction, and motivation VALUES/ETHICS-BASED TRAINING Cadets adhere to a code conduct that instills honor, integrity, discipline, and both moral and physical courage TEAMWORK Corps organizational structure relies on unity effort and working together to accomplish goals and tasks COMMUNICATION SKILLS Cadets are placed in leadership positions that require the ability to clearly communicate in oral and written form PROBLEM-SOLVING Cadets experience the challenge simple and complex problems that require solutions RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING Cadets are trained to identify hazards, assess, develop controls, implement controls, supervise and evaluate a situation or event INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Cadets develop skills to coach, teach, mentor, counsel, motivate and empower others JTLA Internship Program & Hiring Advantage Develops leaders character prepared to succeed in a dynamic, innovation-based work environment Offers academic and experiential learning programs to prepare individuals with marketable leadership skills and character traits valued by business, government and the military ACCOUNTABILITY Cadets operate daily within an organizational framework that instills responsibility for self and others DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT Cadets challenge themselves to exceed the standard and fulfill pressional, legal and moral obligations For Employers: Hire a Doer Hire a Hire a Cadet! Non-binding short-term evaluation opportunity Early opportunity to identify potential employee Quality and proven source for future recruitment
Uniform TYPICAL WEAR SCHEDULE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Class B Class B ACU Purple Thursday Class..B
Offices Residence Hall TRADITIONS SOUTH
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